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Felicias Donation Closet Inc

EIN 86-2219732 · Dane, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FELICIA'S DONATION CLOSET IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. WE PROVIDE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION TO SAFER LIVING SITUATIONS AWAY FROM THEIR ABUSERS. OFTEN, WOMEN ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MUST LEAVE THEIR HOMES WITH ONLY WHAT THEY CAN CARRY. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP THESE WOMEN CREATE COMFORTABLE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THEIR FAMILIES BY DELIVERING NEW AND GENTLY USED ITEMS DONATED BY OUR SUPPORTERS. WE COLLABORATE WITH PARTNER AGENCIES ACROSS DANE COUNTY TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY DESERVE DURING THEIR DIFFICULT JOURNEY.

Income
$100,903
Spending
$110,316
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $63,363 spent. EXPAND SERVICE REACH & SUSTAINABILITY SECURED A LARGER 3,000 SF PRIMARY FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND ADDED A PANEL VAN, INCREASING STORAGE AND DELIVERY CAPACITY. (THANK YOU TO THE MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) DOUBLED OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF, STREAMLINING OPERATIONS AND IMPROVING SERVICE EFFICIENCY. SECURED A SECOND 1,500 SF HOUSEWARE WAREHOUSE, LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR FUTURE GROWTH AND FULL-TIME STAFFING.
  2. $8,438 spent. IMPROVE SERVICE QUALITY AND GROW FELICIA'S DONATION CLOSET NAME IN THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZED INVENTORY FOR FASTER ACCESS TO CRITICAL ITEMS LIKE BEDS, TOYS, AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS. EXPANDED OUR VOLUNTEER BASE, ENHANCING DELIVERY LOGISTICS AND FAMILY SUPPORT. ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL PARTNERS AND NOW HAVE 11 LOCAL PARTNERS SELECTED BY IN BUSINESS MADISON FOR TWO AWARDS IN 2025: FINALIST FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP, EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE, FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY AND FINALIST FOR NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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